
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc
LL53 CRXMOT history
LL53 CRX is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 235,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 235,646 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,886 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 CRX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 19 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 CRX was last recorded at 235,646 miles on 3 Jun 2024, 10,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 225,646 miles · 3 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10,000 miles
- Average per year
- 10,886 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 235,646 miles
- 2023 – 225,646 miles
- 2022 – 219,841 miles
- 2021 – 214,132 miles
- 2020 – 206,163 miles
- 2019 – 200,937 miles
- 2018 – 193,686 miles
- 2017 – 185,642 miles
- 2016 – 170,983 miles
- 2015 – 154,049 miles
- 2014 – 140,448 miles
- 2013 – 134,435 miles
- 2012 – 124,238 miles
- 2011 – 114,343 miles
- 2010 – 100,226 miles
- 2009 – 84,195 miles
- 2008 – 69,076 miles
- 2007 – 46,450 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear floor pan corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***on limit of 1.5mm*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***on limit of 1.6mm*** (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Underside corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass235,646 miles (+10,000)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 235,646 miles
- Test number
- 931134816727
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear floor pan corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***on limit of 1.5mm*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***on limit of 1.6mm*** (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass225,646 miles (+5,805)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 225,646 miles
- Test number
- 253441357615
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll outer wings corroded
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass219,841 miles (+5,709)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 219,841 miles
- Test number
- 713754052965
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass214,132 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 214,132 miles
- Test number
- 541613836085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail214,129 miles (+7,966)2 dangerous11 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,129 miles
- Test number
- 589986511376
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass206,163 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 206,163 miles
- Test number
- 779365425776
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Wet around N/S/F wishbone and steering rack gator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit!!! (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/S/R wheel binding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail206,163 miles (+5,226)6 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,163 miles
- Test number
- 126878023997
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Wet around N/S/F wishbone and steering rack gator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit!!! (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/S/R wheel binding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass200,937 miles (+7,251)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 200,937 miles
- Test number
- 277104568710
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded 2x rear springs corrodet (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass193,686 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 193,686 miles
- Test number
- 911865220314
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail193,682 miles (+8,040)1 dangerous7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,682 miles
- Test number
- 466150374318
- DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass185,642 miles (+14,659)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 185,642 miles
- Test number
- 277260996512
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass170,983 miles (+16,934)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 170,983 miles
- Test number
- 882060435200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,049 miles (+54)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 154,049 miles
- Test number
- 827435405114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail153,995 miles (+13,547)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,995 miles
- Test number
- 179459695032
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass140,448 miles (+6,013)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 140,448 miles
- Test number
- 725634484056
- NoteBoth front flexi brake hoses deteriorated
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit
- NoteCorrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Pass134,435 miles (+10,197)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 134,435 miles
- Test number
- 766512473050
- NoteCan not check outer door sills trims fitted
Pass124,238 miles (+9,895)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 124,238 miles
- Test number
- 755451692046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,343 miles (+96)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 114,343 miles
- Test number
- 698503801138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,247 miles (+14,021)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,247 miles
- Test number
- 209091101193
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,226 miles (+16,031)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 100,226 miles
- Test number
- 730528280005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,195 miles (+15,119)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 84,195 miles
- Test number
- 502476089076
- NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
- NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall severely damaged
Pass69,076 miles (+22,626)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 69,076 miles
- Test number
- 994603298066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake pad warning lamp illuminated. Nearside Front warning lamp loom insecure.
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass46,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 46,450 miles
- Test number
- 143326017487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL53 CRX
- Does LL53 CRX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 CRX expired on 2 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 CRX?
- The MOT on LL53 CRX expired on 2 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 CRX done?
- LL53 CRX was recorded at 235,646 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2024, an average of 10,886 miles a year.
- Has LL53 CRX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 CRX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on LL53 CRX ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LL53 CRX find?
- LL53 CRX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 10 more.
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